Kolkata, March 9 (Cricketnmore): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said he "very very happy" with the Eden Gardens hosting the India-Pakistan group match of the World Twenty20.

"We are very very happy to host #IND #PAK #T20WorldCup match in #Kolkata. All are always welcome to our beautiful city," Banejee said in a tweet.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier in the day relocated the March 19 game from Dharamsala to Kolkata citing security reasons.

Agency.

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